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The following is excerpted from a 24 January 2012 news item from the International Chamber of Commerce.The ICC World Chambers Federation (WCF) showcased its role with chambers on certificates of origin (CO) during the Origin workshop, organized by the World Customs Organization (WCO) in Brussels on…

The following is excerpted from a 20 January 2012 news item from the World Trade Organization (WTO).On 20 January 2012, the United States notified the Dispute Settlement Body of its decision to appeal the panel report in dispute case DS381, “United States — Measures Concerning the Importation…

To the Members of IFCBADear Friends and Colleagues,Our Federation extends to you, your employees and your families, best wishes for a healthy New Year 2012, full of happiness and prosperity!Heading to the Customs Brokers World Congress (Conference), the Greek Federation of Customs Brokers (O.E.T.E.)…

The following is excerpted from a 16 January 2012 announcement by the World Customs Organization.With the increase in the number of natural disasters, Customs administrations have been called to react more efficiently and effectively, by applying modern procedures to facilitate the rapid entry, exit…

The following is excerpted from an 11 January 2012 report by the World Customs Organization.At the invitation of the Danish Presidency of the European Union, the Secretary General of the WCO, Kunio Mikuriya, addressed the EU Customs Union Group (CUG) in Brussels on Wednesday, 11 January 2012.Denmark…

The following is excerpted from a January 2012 release by the World Trade Organization.Looking beyond international cooperation on tariffsThe aim of this discussion forum is to encourage debate on the topic of the 2012 World Trade Report: Looking beyond international cooperation on tariffs. You are…

The following is excerpted from a 5 January 2012 news item from the World Trade Organization (WTO).At the joint requests of Canada, Mexico and the US, WTO members meeting as the Dispute Settlement Body agreed on 5 January 2012 to extend to 23 March 2012 the deadline for the adoption or appeal of the…

The following is excerpted from a 5 January 2012 news item from the World Trade Organization (WTO).On 5 January 2012, the United States notified the Dispute Settlement Body of its decision to appeal the panel report in dispute case DS406, “United States — Measures Affecting the Production and Sale…

The World Customs Organization (WCO) announces the entry into force on 1 January 2012 of the new version of the Harmonized System Nomenclature, the world’s global standard for classifying over 98% of goods in international trade.Used by over 200 countries and economic or Customs unions as well as by…